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Appleby hires Norton Rose Fulbright partner
Appleby has hired a former partner from Norton Rose Fulbright into its Dispute Resolution practice as a partner.
Think big from day 1
Escalating compliance costs and the need to hit the ground running with an infrastructure capable of attracting institutional investors are the biggest operational challenges for new fund launches in the current climate.
Staying relevant in an era of consolidation
Thirteen years on from its inception, the GAIM Ops Cayman conference has flourished, despite the financial crisis and years of meagre returns which had left the hedge fund industry questioning its very role in financial markets.
Good ESG is now a differentiator for investors
It’s not all about performance anymore for hedge funds. For attendees at GAIM Ops Cayman, which is taking place this week at the Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman, Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is now one of the hottest topics.
Comply with new anti-money laundering regulations or face penalties - Trident Trust serves a timely reminder to Cayman Funds
Trident Trust, the independent corporate, fiduciary and fund administrator, is reminding Cayman Islands-domiciled funds – including private equity funds – that they could face fines of up to CI$500,000 and, in some cases, imprisonment for two years, if they fail to comply with updated anti-money laundering regulations, which were introduced in October 2017.
AIMA publishes paper on impact of Brexit on alternative managers
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative asset managers, has published a position paper entitled ‘Brexit and Alternative Asset Managers: Managing the Impact’.
AIMA publishes guidance for valuing investments
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers, and its private credit affiliate, the Alternative Credit Council (ACC), have published new guidance for fund managers in valuing their investments.
Butterfield completes acquisition of Deutsche Bank’s non-US trust business
Butterfield has completed its acquisition of Deutsche Bank’s Global Trust Solutions business outside of the US. The portfolio consists of some 1,000 trust structures for approximately 900 clients.
Hedge funds make solid start to the year
Hedge funds started the year up 2.20 percent in January with managers reporting performance-based gains of $20.3 billion while investor subscriptions stood at $21.7 billion at the start of the year, according to the Eurekahedge Billion Dollar Hedge Fund Index.
Hedge funds produce steadier returns than equities or bonds
Hedge funds have produced more consistent and steadier returns than equities or bonds over both the short term and the long term, according to new research by Preqin, the data provider, and the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of alternative investment managers.
